July 2021

July 29, 2021

Start Time: 7:35 PM

Convening: Steve Ducharme (RE)

Secretary: Dave Zitzlsperger

Board Members Present: Steve Ducharme, Riley Heaton, Anthony Jackson, Tony Mitera, Dave Zitzlsperger

Others Present: Chuck Garcia, Sara McEnhill, Todd Reznicek, Kim Sanchez, Kevin Schatz, Ellen Zitzlsperger

News and Announcements

I-80 Speedway - For Sale? Newspaper says yes, family says no..

Regular Club Business

REs Report: Steve Ducharme

Time Trials events moving ahead.

JDP School and Event a success. 3 students for school. Steve D., Todd R., and Tony M. are licensed JDP Youth Stewards.

Starting Line School a success - 15 students. 5 students ran the Sunday Solo. Dan Costello was an instructor. Rodman Hunsaker provided lots of assistance.

Equipment Manager needed. Kevin S. has volunteered.

Solo Nationals Test and Tune manager desperately needed - Needs Daily operation manager.

Secretary: Dave Zitzlsperger

Minutes from previous meeting sent out. Motion to approve: Steve Second: Anthony All for.

Treasurer: Kim Sanchez

Passed out report on current banking activity. We currently have money!

Motion to approve: Steve Second: Dave All for.

Membership: Tony Mitera

We are having good growth. Currently 9th in member retention.

Activities: Anthony Jackson

Had StartingLine School and JDP School July 24th and Solo July 25th.

Had RallyCross July 18th.

Upcoming MiDiv Solo Championships August 14- 15th. Needs dinner info for registration page.

Upcoming RallyCross August 22nd.

Club Racing: Vacant

Time Trials events scheduled for September 19th at RPM, and October 9th at MPH.

Nebraska Region to supply trailer, scales, workers for both, and food for MPH.

They will use both MiDiv and National Time Trials classes.

Intend to hold 1 or 2 Club Races in 2022. Dates tbd.

Race Workers: Candy Gerber

Need workers for both Time Trials events.

Need assistant time keeper for Time Trials events. Chuck and Kim have volunteered.

Solo: Tony Mitera

Had a successful Solo weekend. Results have been sent out.

Tony will not be able to attend the MiDiv Solo Championships event, but will do Registraion setup.

Current Chiefs:

• Event Master: Trent B.
• Registration: Tony M.
• Course: Riley H.
• Workers: Dave Z.
• Safety: Steve D.
• Tech: Andy C.
• Timing: Rodman H.

RallyCross: Kevin Schatz

I-80 Speedway is not being sold (at least not right away), but might be gone after 2022.

Checking on other possible sites in Eagle and Bellevue. August 22nd Points event at I-80.

October 22-23 Super Weekend at I-80.

Looking for ideas to boost participitaion.

Looking at the rules for allowing side-by-sides.

Registration and Timing Software: Tony Mitera

Need to get EVM class added back to Pronto, for both Solo and RallyCross.

There have been some fixes to the Announcer screen.

Looking into issues with Live Timing updates.

Website: Sara McEnhill

New forum is now open. Updating schedule.

Newsletter: Sara McEnhill

Sending out a Summer issue shortly.

Social Media: Ben Tusa

Need to get Riley access for performing ‘Solo Matters’ style updates during Solo events.

Social Chair: Chuck Garcia

Selecting spot for picnic.

Ask folks to bring sides and deserts. Jim McNeil providing meat dish. Begin at 3, food at 5.

Points: Sara McEnhill

Being updated with the most recent Solo and RallyCross.

Need names of Course Designers for previous Solos.

Street Survival: Todd Reznicek

Registration is now open. Posting on Facebook.

Focus Session

Solo Nationals - Test and Tune helpers needed.

Old Business

None.

New Business

None.

Meeting adjourned at 9:21 PM Motion: Steve Second: Anthony All in favor.

---

Return to Board of Governors Meeting Minutes.